| Indigenous
plants
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 |
 The
slopes
of
Eagles
Nest,
with
their
abundant
vegetation,
form
part
of
the
richest
of
the
world's
six
floral
kingdoms. |
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| The
natural
vegetation
of
the
area
(Fynbos)
is
made
up
of
over
8000
species
of
plants,
of
which
5000
do
not
occur
anywhere
else
in
the
world.
The
most
well
known
of
these
species
is
the
Protea,
South
Africa's
national
flower. |
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| As
a
rich
natural
habitat
for
birds
and
insects,
the
fynbos
(and
re-established
Silverleaf
trees)
found
on
Eagles'
Nest
are
an
invaluable
asset. |
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| In appreciation of this asset, an extensive fynbos regeneration project was recently embarked on to restore the slopes to their natural glory. As part of this project, 15 000 Silver Leaf trees, Proteas, Ericas and other species were planted and are being carefully observed. |
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